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What does it mean?
A chapter advises forgetting something, but the speaker chooses to wait instead of forcing it away.
In plain terms
Someone says to forget it, but the speaker thinks time will handle it.
What can you take from it?
Sometimes waiting is better than trying to force forgetfulness.

Where it applies

  • moving on
  • taking advice
  • dealing with stress

Putting it to work

  • self care
  • managing grief
  • listening to advice

Questions to consider

  • Do you need time to heal?
  • Is ignoring things ever good?

Another view

Waiting might not always solve the problem.

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